Geographic fit can be just as important to consider in the college planning process as academic, social, and financial fit.

Financial fit is an important consideration for many families during the college selection process. Proper planning and research can help...

A best-fit college or university is more than just academics. Your school will be “home away from home” for a number of years, so your...

College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during...

Academic fit is a priority for most high school students and families during the college search process. Learn about features to look for when considering a college's academic fit.

College application season is the most exciting part of the high school and college planning process, but it can be a bit stressful and overwhelming too. Understanding the application season timeline and components can ease a bit of that stress and help you organize next steps.

This College Spotlight provides fun and interesting highlights about Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO.

The college admission process has become increasingly uncertain and overwhelming in recent years, and it can be difficult to determine which college planning services are worthwhile investments. Essay coaching services may be worth considering for some families. What essays will I have to write for college applications? High school seniors typically write at least one main personal statement essay that is distributed to multiple colleges when completing the Common App or simi

We've all heard stories about it, and we've all hoped our family would be spared. Unfortunately, many of us have no choice but to live...

Recommendation letters are an integral part of the college application process, and a little advanced planning can help make the process...

College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during...

Early spring is a popular time for students and parents to plan summer activities, and parents often ask me about summer activities that...

Being waitlisted can be stressful. You've waited for what seems like forever for an admission decision from your favorite college. Maybe you were even deferred in the Early Action or Early Decision round and were hoping to receive an acceptance in the Regular Decision or Early Decision 2 round. You open your college portal to check your admission status and discover that you've been waitlisted. Waitlisted? Now what? What does "Waitlisted" mean? When colleges send out out acce

College standardized testing policies for admission differ by institution and can change annually. When creating a balanced college list,...

College planning involves a series of steps across multiple years. Students apply to college during Senior year, but college planning...

While you can research colleges in many ways, a campus tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of the campus and...